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Iraqi Kurds Plan Independence Referendum on September 25
Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region on Wednesday announced it would hold a referendum on independence, in a move the central government in Baghdad is likely to oppose strongly.
India to Gain Full Membership of SCO at Astana Summit
India will be admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during the summit of the regional grouping on June 8-9 in Kazakhstan, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present.
Body of Frenchman Recovered From Thames, UK Attack Death Toll 8
A 45-year-old French tourist who was thrown into the River Thames after being hit by the terrorists' speeding van during the London Bridge attack was on Wednesday named as the eighth victim of the horrific massacre.
Video Emerges of Notre Dame 'Terrorist' Hammer Attack
The man who attacked police officers patrolling in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, crying out "This is for Syria!," was a former journalist who was working on a doctoral thesis and had not been suspected of radicalisation, according to university officials...
Army Foils Infiltration Bid in Kashmir, Three Terrorists Killed
Two militants were gunned down when the Army foiled an infiltration bid in Machil sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, an official said on Wednesday.
Woman Survives After Being Run Over by Mumbai Local Train While Talking on Phone
The woman fell on the tracks and the train ran over her, but she miraculously survived with only a few minor injuries
Saudi Arms Dealer Adnan Khashoggi Dies in London
The judge had heard that the Saudi businessman between January and April 1986 had gambled a total of 10 million pounds.
The Past, Present, and Future of Farmer Protest in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh suffered two back-to-back droughts, hundreds of farmer suicides and mass exodus of workers between 2014 and 2015.
WhatsApp for iPhone Gets Photo Filters, Automatic Albums, and Reply Shortcut
Instant messaging service WhatsApp on Wednesday announced new album, filter features as well as a reply shortcut for iPhone users.
Iran Attacks Live: Several Wounded in Attacks on Iran Parliament, Tomb, Say Reports
Several people were reported injured after armed men burst into Tehran's parliament building and the mausoleum of revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini on Wednesday, state media said.
Apple iPhone Screen Repair to Become Cheaper by 2017 End
By the end of 2017, Apple will to put its proprietary machines for mending cracked iPhone glass in about 400 authorised third-party repair centres in 25 countries.
Relive The Magic Of Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha With These Throwback Pictures of Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone
Imtiaz Ali decided to treat fans with some throwback pictures from Tamasha shooting.
Britain Braces for Election in Wake of Terror Attacks
Britain braces for the final day of general election campaigning on Wednesday, after a turbulent few weeks which have shifted the political ground and been marred by terror attacks.
China-India Border Tension Remains Despite Growing Economic Ties: US
In more recent cases involving land border disputes, China has sometimes been willing to compromise with and even offer concessions to its neighbours.
KLM Becomes World's First Airline to Send Flight Information via Twitter
Dutch airline KLM has become the world's first airline to offer booking confirmation check-in notification, boarding pass and flight status updates on Twitter and the Chinese equivalent WeChat.
Senate Confirms Trump's Pick For CIA's Top Lawyer
Elwood has pledged to give the committee all the materials it needs for that investigation — as consistent with the law.
